Author: Madison Quinn

The album cover for Tostemt by Øyonn Groven Myhren and Marit Karlberg features a vintage, book-like design with a textured red and beige marbled background. A cream-colored label with a red border at the center displays the title in red script, followed by the artists’ names in black. Below, the subtitle reads “Tralleslåtter og Danseviser Anno 2025.”
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Double Take: Vocal Harmonies Echo the Hardanger Fiddle on Tostemt

Madison Quinn July 12, 2025 No Comments

Øyonn Groven Myhren & Marit Karlberg – Tostemt (Heilo, 2025) Øyonn Groven Myhren and Marit Karlberg reimagine Norwegian fiddle traditions through two-part vocal arrangements on…

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The album cover for Salsa de la Bahia Vol. 3: Renegade Queens features a colorful, hand-painted cityscape of San Francisco and Oakland, connected by the Bay Bridge. The buildings are labeled with names of iconic music venues like Black Hawk, El Matador, and Jazz Workshop. Silhouettes of musicians playing congas and horns bring the scene to life, while vibrant signage highlights the local salsa and Latin jazz legacy. Below the illustration, a list of featured artists appears in pastel colors.
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Renegade Queens Highlights the Women of San Francisco Bay Area Latin Jazz Scene

Madison Quinn May 14, 2025 No Comments

Various Artists – Salsa de la Bahia Vol. 3: Renegade Queens (Patois Records, 2025) Spearheaded by trombonist-arranger Wayne Wallace and filmmaker Rita Hargrave, Salsa de…

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